Security Report

Emmanuel Antswen The Catholic Diocese of Makurdi has confirmed the killing of two of its priests, Rev Fathers Joseph Gor and Felix Tyolaha, in an early hour attack on St Ignatius Quasi Parish, Ukpor, Mbalom in Gwer West Local Government Council of Benue. A statement by its Director of …

By Cecilia Ijuo/Naomi Sharang No fewer than 15 armed policemen on Monday, laid siege to the Abuja residence of Sen. Dino Melaye, Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District. The armed men who barricaded the street leading to the lawmaker’s house on Sangha Street, Maitama, Abuja were strategically positioned in and …

The recent armed robbery operation that threw the ancient town of Offa, Kwara State, into pandemonium for hours was executed in a most daring commando fashion. According to reports, dare devil armed robbers who stormed the town in audacious fashion divided themselves into two teams upon arrival, with the first …

By Akeem Abas The abducted twins of Oba Lekan Balogun, Otun-Olubadan of Ibadanland have been released, seven days after they were kidnapped. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) gathered that the twins, abducted seven days ago were released in Lagos on Monday afternoon by the abductors after collecting a ransom …

By John Amieyeofori Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Monday, directed the Board of Directors of the State Neighbourhood Safety Corps Agency(NSCA) to begin the process of recruiting quality operatives for the agency. He gave the directive in Port Harcourt when he inaugurated the board of the agency. The governor …

The Benue State Police Command has rescued a Cameroonian woman who was allegedly kidnapped in 1990, under a spell in Calabar, where she had gone to sit for the Joint Admission and Matriculation Examination (JAMB). Narrating her ordeal during the 28 years long captivity to Channels Television, Ms Martha Eyong …

By Gabriel Yough The Taraba Government on Saturday expressed shock over alleged sudden withdrawal of military contingent deployed to enforce peace and security in southern part of the state. In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Gov Darius Ishaku on Media and Publicity, Mr. Bala Dan-Abu, the …

By Prudence Arobani U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he ordered a strike on Syria in response to last weekend’s chemical weapons attack. Trump, while addressing the nation on Friday night, said the joint strike with France and the United Kingdom was currently underway. “A short time ago, I ordered the United States …

By Gabriel Yough Gov Darius Ishaku of Taraba State on Thursday threw his weight behind the recent statement by a former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Theophilus Danjuma which accused the army of colluding with armed bandits and called for self defense by citizens. Ishaku disclosed this …

By Rabiu Sani The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it had arrested one Adamu Hassan, a ‘Boko Haram’ insurgent who specialises in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Operation Lafiya Dole, said in a statement that the military apprehended the suspect …

By Ismaila Chafe A Presidential aide, Sen. Ita Enang, says the one billion dollars security fund has not been approved for spending by President Muhammadu Buhari as it is still undergoing legislative processes. Enang, who is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly matters (Senate), stated this …

By Rabiu Sani The Nigerian Army on Sunday said its troops rescued 149 persons in the ongoing clearance operation against remnants of Boko Haram insurgents at Yerimari-Kura community in Sambisa axis. Col. Onyeama Nwachukwu, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, said in a statement that the troops killed five insurgents …

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has lauded the efforts of Nigerian soldiers in the fights against insurgency and counter terrorism and enjoined Nigerians to offer their support to them in all forms. Tambuwal gave the commendation at the closing of 2018 West African Social Activities (WASA) in Sokoto on …

By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of one billion dollars for the procurement of security equipment to fight insecurity in the country. The Minister of Defence, retired Brig.-Gen. Mansur Dan-Ali disclosed this when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the meeting between President …

By Deborah Coker No fewer than 114 inspectors, rank and file have been decorated with their new ranks by the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 5, Rasheed Akintunde. Akintunde made this known in a statement by the zone’s spokesman, DSP Emeka Iheanacho, in Benin on Wednesday. He …

By Sam Oditah The Commissioner of Police in Abia, Mr Anthony Ogbizi, said the command had so far recovered more than 1,000 arms and ammunition from individuals and criminal suspects in the state. Ogbizi said this in Umuahia on Wednesday while briefing journalists on the activities of the command. …

By Joseph Edeh The Nigeria Police Force said it would arraign Sen. Dino Melaye and the four suspects rearrested for alleged conspiracy and unlawful possession of prohibited firearms at the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi on May 10. The suspects are: Kabiru Seidu, 31, alias Osama, Nuhu Salisu, 25, …

By Deborah Coker The Zone 5 headquarters of the Nigerian Police Force, Benin, has debunked any plot to eliminate one Ovie Osiebe-Franklin, an alleged whistle blower, and one other Anodeh Brave. This is contained in a statement released by DSP Emeka Iheanacho, Zonal Police Public Relations Officer (ZPPRO), and made …

By Mohammad Tijjani A total of 750 criminals, including cattle rustlers, bandits and kidnappers have sworn to an oath to abandon their illegal activities in Anchau village, Kubau Local Government area of Kaduna State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 400 of the repentant criminals swore by …

The Presidency has appealed to prominent Nigerians to use their influence wisely and not make public declarations that are likely to inflame passions and threaten national security. In a statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), apparently reacting to the recent declaration by Gen. …

By Ibrahim G. Ahmad The Emir of Anka in Zamfara, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmad, has threatened to seek the United Nations (UN’s) intervention to end the protracted attacks on his domain by gunmen and insurgents. The first class traditional ruler made this known in his palace when the Governor of the …

By Rabiu Sani The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the death of three suicide bombers at Muna area of Maiduguri in an attempt to infiltrate the town on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that four powerful explosions occurred between 9: 00 and 9: 30 pm, …